Media Relations Coordinator - Hybrid PR Role

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 180.000 - 240.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 in Vereeniging, Gauteng, seeks a detail-oriented and proactive Media Relations Coordinator to support the Media & PR team's campaigns and external communications. You will draft materials, coordinate media outreach, and contribute to social media content while maintaining strong relationships with media contacts.

A hybrid work model balances office and remote work. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in Communications/PR and 0-2 years in media relations, with excellent

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or related field.
• 0-2 years of experience in media relations, PR, or related role.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Familiarity with social media platforms and basic content creation is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Hybrid work environment familiarity.
• Understanding of South African media landscape is advantageous.

Aufgaben

• Support the Media Relations team in planning and executing PR campaigns.
• Assist in drafting press releases, media advisories, and other materials.
• Coordinate media outreach, pitch stories, and respond to inquiries.
• Manage media lists and databases for accuracy.
• Monitor media coverage and compile press clipping reports.
• Assist in organizing press conferences, media briefings, and PR events.
• Liaise with internal departments for consistent messaging.
• Help manage social media accounts and contribute to content creation.
• Research media trends and competitor activities.
• Provide administrative support to the Media & PR team.

Kenntnisse

Strong written and verbal comms

Excellent organizational skills

MS Office proficiency

Familiarity with social media

Independent and team collaboration

Hybrid work adaptability

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Communications/PR/Journ/Marketing

Tools

Microsoft Office

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 in Vereeniging, Gauteng, seeks a detail-oriented and proactive Media Relations Coordinator to support the Media & PR team's campaigns and external communications. You will draft materials, coordinate media outreach, and contribute to social media content while maintaining strong relationships with media contacts.

A hybrid work model balances office and remote work. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in Communications/PR and 0-2 years in media relations, with excellent